(Deming) – Deming-Luna-Mimbres Museum volunteers have been preparing for this year’s Annual Green Tea, set for a week from Sunday.The museum’s Green Tea is a highlight of the holiday season for many local residents.Catering is provided by museum volunteers who prepare a variety of snacks and refreshments for the public to enjoy.Museum Director Virginia Pool said that although the Green Tea is a free event, it is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the museum. And Pool said they are expecting over 200 people to attend the grand event.This year the public will see five beautiful Christmas trees of all shapes, sizes and styles on display.One tree stands tall in the center of the art gallery wing of the museum, two trees adorn the downstairs as you enter the museum, a tree is on display in the transportation room, and the fifth tree is in the newly remodeled upstairs of the museum.Deming Intermediate School teacher Toby Soderberg donated many hours stringing new lights and decorating the trees, with the help of fellow volunteers.Pool said she thinks the public will be pleased with the many new displays and things to see this year at the museum.Also, there will be a drawing for an oil painting by local artist Carol Kipp. Tickets are $5 each and are on sale at the museum.The Deming-Luna-Mimbres Museum Annual Green Tea will be Sunday, December 14th, from 1:30-4 p.m. at the museum, 301 S. Silver Ave. The Green Tea is free to the public.

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